Courtroom Clerk

Courtroom Clerk

Interviews: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it may take several weeks after the application deadline for us to schedule interviews.

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the people we serve may be facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps. The work you will do in this role affects members of our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need people who want to impact their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services, and welcome interacting with the public.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work experience, education, and any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

Benefits to You

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.
• In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD up to the third step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

Position Highlights

The Jackson County Circuit Court in Medford, Oregon, is hiring a Courtroom Clerk to join our team in the Court Support Unit.

In this role, you will spend much of your day in the courtroom. You will create a digital recording of court proceedings and operate multimedia equipment. You will perform real-time data entry, keep session logs, and prepare and process a variety of documents, forms, and orders. You will mark and process exhibits, swear in witnesses and jurors, and oversee jurors during deliberations. Using Cisco Webex, you will host remote court sessions over the phone or through video conferences as needed. Some court sessions that you clerk will be in person at off-site locations such as the jail and medical facilities.

Additionally, you will partner with other court staff to provide administrative support. You will schedule in-person and remote hearings, prepare cases for the next day's calendar, and maintain and store court logs. You will review and prepare copies of CDs. You will return exhibits and accept electronic filings. You will also scan documents, verify the quality of the scanned images, and enter the documents into the electronic case management system.

You will respond to questions about court cases, calendars, and processes from judges, court staff, attorneys, litigants, agencies, and the public. The customer service you provide will be in person, over the phone, and in writing.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Address the cover letter "To the Hiring Manager."
• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name. OR
• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on the date listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

AND

At least three (3) years of responsible experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents.

OR

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special Qualifications (These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes (These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks with strict deadlines in a busy business or professional setting.
• Experience using a variety of software programs to access and input information and complete various tasks.
• Experience coordinating schedules and maintaining calendars.
• Experience providing customer service to a variety of individuals in challenging circumstances.
• Experience and skill in writing and reviewing documents for accuracy, content, spelling, and grammar.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position, and the work schedule currently is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.
• Occasional early-morning, after-hours, or overtime work may be required.
• Daily data entry, multitasking, and working with confidential documents and information.
• Daily in-person contact with the public, which includes working with parties involved in civil, family, and criminal court cases and with victims of crimes and domestic abuse.
• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma, including people who are angry, hostile, or frustrated.
• Long periods of sitting or standing while working at a computer.
• Lifting loads that weigh up to 40 pounds may be required.
• Regular use of the following office equipment: digital recording equipment, video conferencing technology, telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.
• The qualified candidate must start the process of CJIS clearance within the first week of hire.

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.